Why it is in the news
On 5 October 2026, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) began drawing up area-wise contingency plans, as the Singur reservoir fell to about 3.9 TMC against a full capacity of 29.9 TMC — barely 13%.
The exam angle
Syllabus: Group 1 Prelims: 6. World Geography, Indian Geography and Geography of Telangana state; 4. Environmental Issues: Disaster Management- Prevention and Mitigation Strategies. Groups 2–4: Telangana rivers, reservoirs and Hyderabad's water supply.